FREE Way To Tell If Your Skincare Is Actually Working

This technique is a way of checking whether your skincare actually helped you or if it's just temporarily covering up symtpoms.
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In this video Dr Abs discusses:
What the technique is
An example of when skincare doesn't help
No risks in trying the method
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[@RevaKD]

I love it when my algorithm finally figures out what I want to see. Love your content!

[@JonathanGarneau]

I try products on one side of my face first. Only keep them in my routine when I notice 1 side looks better than the other.

[@demontime9490]

Smart

[@seabreeze4559]

a/b testing

[@SteelShirt99]

Wouldn’t it be weird when people see your face visibly looks different on both sides

[@abcd-sf5ur]

I rather do patch testing buddy for atleast 2 months

[@chariots8x230]

2:00 In my case, I don’t have to wait until I stop using a product with hyaluronic acid in it to see the dryness. My skin becomes dry as soon as I start using a product that contains hyaluronic acid in it (first 1-3 days). For example, I was forced to use a moisturizer during the Winter, even though I don’t like wearing moisturizers, because my skin became quite dry (I have dry skin during the Winter, and oily t-zone skin during the Summer). So, I used the ‘Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer’, which contains hyaluronic acid in it, because it was advertised as being for “sensitive” skin. After I started using it though, I felt like my skin was getting drier & drier. I started developing visible fine lines that I never had before and my skin looked so much older. It was scary how many lines appeared on my face overnight. My skin felt really tight too and it was uncomfortable to move it. Once I saw this, I immediately stopped using the moisturizer, and my skin bounced back within a few days after that. However, I realized that I have had this experience in the past too with multiple other products that contained hyaluronic acid in them. But I just couldn’t understand how products that were supposed to moisturize & “hydrate” my skin were doing the opposite, which was drying out my skin and creating wrinkles that were never there before I used the product. Honestly, I think hyaluronic acid has no place in products that are made for sensitive skin. I wish they wouldn’t add it in almost everything.

[@heyyouFab]

use moisturiser with ceramide/squalane instead.... i also had issue with HA.... it always make my skin drier and more sensitive....

[@kellyc2683]

Unfortunately companies that sell hyaluronic acid don't say it only works if it's humid outside. Hyaluronic acid draws moisture to it in any direction. If it's humid outside, Hyaluronic acid will draw from that moisture, and therefore bring it more moisture to your skin. If it's dry outside, it will draw the moisture from your skin and cause it to feel drier.

[@robinjeng1385]

🙋‍♀️ I feel like your speaking to me, lol!! The sickening amont of $$$$ I've spent on skincare products and still cannot find the right products for my situation😫! I understand what your saying, but its not sinking in too well, lol! So, if you could shine some light my way, I'd be forever greatful! I'm a postmenopausal gal who has dry skin. I have some sagging, textured (w/hyperpigmentation, deep wrinkles, acne scarring, etc skin! All i want is to find products that will give me comfort and feel better about myself. I'm truly tired of wasting $$$$ on skincare products, that i give 6-8 wks to work, but only disappointed. I need to get off this hamster wheel and be directed with professional guidance like yourself. TY Dr.!

[@Dr_Abs]

Try basic stuff like tretinoin in the evening and some squalane on top and then either just SPF or one other thing during the day that has other ingredients like vitamin C

[@robinjeng1385]

@@Dr_Abs Thinking about at home face/body derma stamp microneedling? Yay? Or Nay? If yay, what products to use b4/after? TY 😊

[@Dr_Abs]

Yay, but use a roller instead of a stamp. Don't use anything before. Can just use something like tretinoin after but make sure you do it at night

[@robinjeng1385]

@@Dr_Abs interesting you say use a roller, when it seems they get a bad rap for microneedling?

[@ninapryadko9306]

What’s your thoughts on BHA and AHA? Thanks 😊

[@Sandyshopping-jr6bu]

Thank you for imparting your wealth of knowledge onto us and educating us on real skin care. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@racheli2598]

With all due respect, I love your channel and like listening to alternative opinions then the mainstream. However, may I ask how old you are? 30 something? I literally did not need moisturizer in my 30's, skin was supple, soft, and hydrated with nothing. Plus you are a male and do not struggle with extreme estrogen loss which females experience later in life. So you can skip your moisturizer for days and feel nothing. Youth is on your side for now. Also, what about using your counter argument but instead of moisturizer, substitue the word water? The day you stop consuming it you feel thristy, dry, and dehydrated when it leaves. Does that mean the water did not work to hydrate us as well? We still need to consume gallons of water daily to be hydrated too.

[@Tasiaevansss]

The reason you didn’t need moisturizer in your 30s was because your cell turnover and collagen was still high. If you used products that encouraged that into your later years, your skin wouldn’t be dry. His point is that people rely on moisturizers when they should instead use products that encourage cell turnover and encourage elastin, collagen etc

[@racheli2598]

@@Tasiaevansss I do use collagen what else would you recommend?

[@Tasiaevansss]

@@racheli2598 collagen protein does not encourage collagen. Taking silica, nettle leaf, vitamin c, vitamin a etc encourages collagen production internally, and retinol and ascorbic acid products topically encourage collagen and elastin and ceramides strengthens the skin barrier

[@GuidetteExpert]

But eating Vitamin A and C versus putting it on the skin. I dont think people actually need to put stuff on top of their skin except sunscreen. Can you please talk about this more? Thank you.

[@slikjmuzik]

Exactly. I’m not sure this is always the best way to view things. I like it, but then how many brands actually create products that make it so you don’t have to buy their products anymore? That would be counter intuitive for them. I will say, I’ve gone with your advice on solely using a good retinoid, of which I use The Ordinary’s Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, and that has made a positive difference overall. I would wager most people could use just that and almost nothing else and be fine.

[@My70thYear]

Is the Vitamin A and B3 you recommend available OTC or only with prescription. What is the typical cost of the skincare you recommend?

[@Dr_Abs]

The B3 is available for very cheap from TheOrdinary (

[@My70thYear]

Thank you 😊

[@prisai03]

@@Dr_Abs I agree totally on your points, but differin aka retinoid is too strong for my sensitive skin, so it is safe to say, using Retinal OTC will yield similar results, but with maybe with a slight delay?

[@KristyFox-bu8ht]

Thank you for opening my eyes!

[@heyyouFab]

IMO, to be save only purchased skincare only from one brand..avoid using skin care from various brands, eg cleanser (the ordinary) + toner (loreal) + serum(neutrogena)..its from my experience.....less risk

[@blablablabla542]

Whats the 2 ingredients you use?

[@danaso2567]

But what should we use on our body to stop TEWL? We cannot use retin a all over, for over 35 years I did not use a moisturizer on my body and at least during the winter my skin was very dry(my derm told me to use a body moisturizer with urea), for a few months I have been using a body cream and my skin feels better, even though I do not use it daily. Also, does retin a stop TEWL? Thank you

[@Dr_Abs]

Why can't you use vitamin a all over? Urea is a useful ingredient for the skin so your derm was talking sense. Tewl is a process - it's linked to overall skin health so a single ingredient stopping it isn't really the perspective to have. But, something like squalane oil will prevent it because water and oil don't mix so the water can't evaporate through the oil. Hope that helps

[@zainababbasi4378]

hey there, i have a question. my skin is pretty fine and i don't follow ant skincare regimen too. But, since i have turned 26, i can feel my skin is a combination type and shows medium sized pores around the areas of my nose (close to cheeks). Should i start using a mild toner or do nothing about it? and if i had to use a toner, please suggest one too? p.s I've been only using a very mild cleanser followed by a moisturizer and a sunscreen, i used the Ordinary's niacinamide serum for around 5-6 months for my oiliness on T-zone but as soon i left it, the oil is again there, and sometimes when my period is around, i get mild breakouts.. please guide and suggest me a routine.

[@MrEast001]

Mine is also the same skin type as yours, and I am 18 years old. I think this KZbinr didn't have an answer to this specific skin type.

[@zainababbasi4378]

@@MrEast001 yep I think you're right. This one and many others don't address the concerns of my skin type, I have never gotten a satisfactory response from anyone 😐

[@seabreeze4559]

sulphur soap, revitale

[@ranielvincecabarrubias6118]

Salicylic acid cleansers/moisturizers would be the gold standard for this.

[@Aki-wq6xh]

Best face oil you would recommend please? :)🙏

[@donschannel9310]

In one of his videos he recommended the ordinary 100% plant derived squalane

[@shfqhrosli]

He recommended what the above person said & biossance squalane oil (body, face & hair)

[@eleannakritikaki4811]

Wait a minute. I am totally with you wrt to acting on the cellular level rather than putting end products on the skin for better efficacy. However I feel the presentation is slightly misleading. Surely you have to *keep using* vitamin A to maintain the results. It's not enough to do a course of, say, 2 weeks and then walk away from it, like an antibiotic will treat a disease. You did say take a break for a week (maximum duration you mentioned) and not permanently, so I guess the issue can be framed in terms of timescales. I understand you're incredibly brilliant; in my opinion I'd move away from trying too hard to water things down for a lay audience because it ends up sounding like misinformation a bit (the doctor - disease analogy does).

[@Dr_Abs]

They are nutrients. There are no nutrients that you only need temporarily, so yes, you need a constant source of all nutrients to stay healthy. As to whether you need them constantly and directly in the skin if dietary sources are enough or not, remains to be confirmed.

[@eleannakritikaki4811]

​@@Dr_Abs yes, that's my understanding too wrt to how much which of them localise on the skin or not. Thanks for the comment

[@kappleby8503]

I have used up a few bottles of the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. To me it’s completely mumbo jumbo as it did nothing to my skin. Apart from a bar of simple soap and an acknowledge sun tan lotion, in my opinion there is so much rubbish out there that we end up losing our cash as the products doesn’t work. Retinol is another one. I have used Paula’s Choice, Drunk Elephant, The Ordinary, Perricone, Neutrogena, Medik8 and not one of them made any difference to my skin.

[@J-Ramos123]

Hmm..I wonder about hydroquinone, then...

[@tejasbhat1850]

Are you wearing a casio F91w watch? ☺

[@Dr_Abs]

I am indeed :D

[@Slikkbones]

Can i use kojic acid serum with adapheline in same routine.

[@Dr_Abs]

Should be fine hopefully

[@jooxumja]

Anything on GHK-CU cosmetic grade?

[@Dr_Abs]

Yeah seems to work well. But you still need things like sun protection, clean skin, vitamin A etc

[@sophiex3076]

Where can we come and see you if we want any treatments? Can't find the clinic in London? Many thanks.

[@Dr_Abs]

Just message me on Instagram @doctor.abs - I work in multiple places sometimes ☺️

[@Aashishrawat]

I can buy tretinoin cream 0.025% 20gm in 1.5 euro in India and you have to pay 100 euro why your companies want to just make profit instead of helping poor😦😢😢

[@Sara-yw9lz]

Hi Dr. Do you take supplements? If yes, can you tell me the supplements you are taking. Thank you

[@Dr_Abs]

Sure, the main ones are: Vita by Jym or Multisport by Nutrabio depending on stock Vitamin D3 from naturplus Vitamin K2 from iHerb (MK4 and Mk7) NAD+ injections daily The full list would be about 30-60 but those are the key for me

[@Dr_Abs]

I've not included the one in the collagen supplement video because you know that already

[@Sara-yw9lz]

@@Dr_Abs what NDA supplement brand do you recommend?

[@Dr_Abs]

​@@Sara-yw9lz My patients and I use www.nadplusathome.com for something that's commercially available and reasonable. Some patients of mine have 100% pure versions made for themselves but the cost puts it out of reach of most people. Here's a video I made about the company I just mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnSbYWhojLmngs0 The video has a discount code that I receive no gain from too.

[@Sara-yw9lz]

I am afraid of needles. Can you please tell me brand that are in tablet, gel or capsules? Thank you so much!

[@sharonscott8490]

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